“There's a café right above the Confiserie (bakery), which is typically Swiss. Watch out: it can be quite crowded sometimes and it is definitely pricey. However, it is right in front of our famous red town hall and if you get a window seat you'll have an amazing view. ”

“If you're going to take home REAL "Basler Leckerli" as a souvenir, make sure they are from Gilgen, which is a true family-run Basel institution. Their "Russenzopf" bread and chocolate pralines are also famous. Make sure you try some Swiss bread (at least get a "Zopf" for Sunday brunch) while you're here - our bread may not be as famous as our chocolate and cheese, but it's equally top notch!”